Gracie:It does match the title of your “Chuckling Ducklings” book better.Lily:(flipping through the pages)Kangaroos!Boinggie – boinggie!They are so cute!

Gracie:Oh my word!I love
the little possums.Every time I see
your tiny animals, my heart melts into little possum puddles.Lily: And this page has a baby mole!We actually saw a little tiny mole once.He was so cute!Even though he was dead.Remember when you ran over one with the car
in the driveway?

Gracie:The little donkey baby is adorable.

Lily: He’s got Elijah-hair!

Gracie:He does!He
does!You made the donkeys look like
Elijah!The little donkeys have his hair
and the same expression he gets all the time.

Elijah: “Ee-honk!Ee-honk!”

Gracie:That is NOT a donkey noise!I don’t know what that was.

Lily: It’s more like a squeaky rocking chair.

Dad: So now I’ve done a book about Baby animals, one about Moms, one
about Dads…

Also very cool news! "I Love Ewe" and "Hug a Bull" were featured on my favorite NPR program "A Way With Words"! You can listen to the episode's intro below...

--------And now time for a Giveaway! Thanks for your support over the years! Just leave a comment on this post and you'll be entered to win one of three prizes:Prize Pack #1:signed copies of "Hug a Bull" & "I Love Ewe" + three other books I've authored/illustrated: The Chimpanseeze, The Hiccupotamus (new in boardbook!), and Chuckling Ducklings (new in boardbook!)

Prize Pack #2:signed copies of "Hug a Bull" & "I Love Ewe" + three other books I've illustrated: Nugget on the Flight Deck, Skeleton Meets the Mummy, and Five Little Puppies Jumping on the Bed

Prize Pack #3:signed copies of "Hug a Bull" & "I Love Ewe" + an original piece of artwork - crafted specially for you - depicting the animal of your choosing! for example:

To be entered, just leave a comment here! The Giveaway will run through the end of the month, May 31, when we'll randomly select three winners. Best of luck!

Such a fun concept for the books! I have a 3 and an 8-year old who would love these. I'm glad I'm not the only one impressed with the improving art skills... but that was the first thing I thought when I saw the kids' art.

I've missed reading your Bookie Woogie reviews because my life just got too hectic, but I'm so excited for these new books! I can't believe the amazing artwork the kids did too - I think you'll have to take them up on drawing the horses and cows from now on. They appear to be quite capa-bull!

Books are everywhere and wonderful to read. Love all the fun you have shared with us today! I make it a point to buy our grand baby a new book when I can! His sweet momma reads to him every single night! My whole phamily loves reading! Love the giveaway!

You are a remarkable DAD. You conversations are absolutely priceless! And your illustrations are thoughtful, soft and so full of spirit! Thanks for this awesome chance to catch up on some awesome books!I will cross my finger and toes!

I love the illustrations you draw, Aaron. Hiccupotamus is still my all time favorite, along with I Love Ewe:)Since I was there when you were born, I can safely say that I am one of your longest term admirers.I am a long term fan & am extremely proud of you!

Best author ever! Aaron Zenz is the nicest person, not only did he get me a copy of his first book when it was out of print, but he personalized it for my daughter, drew a cool doodle, sent her a poster and drew another doodle on the mailing box! It was amazing and we still giggle together when we read about the hiccuping hippo and now the sneezing chimp. I love the soft, beautiful drawings

I would love to win some of your books, my son is only 23 months and adores the silly words and illustrations of the hiccupotomus! I'm starting early with his reading and writing and your books have been a part of that. One day I would like for him to be an example for other young men of the African American community.

Such ADORABLE characters!!! (& I LOVE the ones from the kids, too!) Hiccupotamus is on my list to add to my personal collection of inspirational kid's books! I discovered it a few years ago at the local book store, & fell in love with the illustrations but the dust jacket was torn, so I didn't buy it. Thanks for the reminder to add it to my Amazon list!!!

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